Don Alwerdt, director of facilities at LLCC from 2001-2007 and workforce program developer from 2007-2009, passed away May 23. He also served as an adjunct instructor from 2003-2008. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Jan Szoke, program director, respiratory care, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Mary E. Szoke Rusciolelli, on April 26. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to friends and family of David Dow, former adjunct instructor, who who taught at LLCC from 1999-2014. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to friends and family of Dr. Karl Suess, retired LLCC professor of English, who taught at LLCC from 1971-2012. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Gretchen Conway, associate professor of OTA, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Kathryn Conway, on Feb. 27. View the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Sara Bachmann, instructor of nursing, on the passing of her sister, Anne Patricia Nichols, on Feb. 21. View the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Lynn Whalen, chief communications officer, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Bernice Whalen, on Feb. 18. View the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to friends and family of Philip Rivera, retired professor of political science, who taught at LLCC from 1970-1998. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Carrie Jacobs, administrative assistant to the dean, health professions, on the passing of her brother, Eric Rex Hennington, on Jan. 4. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington, followed by a reception for friends and family. View the obituary.

Our sympathy to family and friends of Linda Lou Wiersma, former adult education professional and workforce specialist at LLCC, who passed away Dec. 15. She worked at the college from 1991-2005. Her late husband, John Wiersma, was a retired assistant professor, HVAC, at the college. Memorials can be made to the John Wiersma Memorial Scholarship with the LLCC Foundation. Read the obituary.